Kia Puāwai

Kia Puāwai Kia Puāwai provides a range of evidence-based and culturally informed services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau.

We've just launched a new weekly series on how we can best support the rangatahi in our lives through various challenges...
15/06/2026

We've just launched a new weekly series on how we can best support the rangatahi in our lives through various challenges, with tips directly from our therapists. 🌱

Today's post focuses on an often-scary topic for caregivers - self-harm. Remember that silence is riskier than communicating with the young person if they are self-injuring. Connection, patience and care is what's called for. 💙

📌 If today's post resonates, save or share with someone supporting a young person.
👀 Keep an eye out each Tuesday for more advice from our kaimahi.

Tāmaki-born-and-bred Joy has recently joined our Functional Family Therapy-Cross Generations (FFT-CG or Pae Whakatupuran...
12/06/2026

Tāmaki-born-and-bred Joy has recently joined our Functional Family Therapy-Cross Generations (FFT-CG or Pae Whakatupuranga) team. 🙌🏽

In her role, Joy delivers intensive, whānau‑focused therapy that supports rangatahi involved in the justice system to reduce offending, strengthen relationships, and break intergenerational cycles.

It's a joy to have you with us doing this important mahi, Joy 😁 💚

Supporting young people isn't always straightforward - and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. 💚At Kia Puāwai, our th...
10/06/2026

Supporting young people isn't always straightforward - and there's no one-size-fits-all approach. 💚

At Kia Puāwai, our therapists work alongside rangatahi and whānau every day, so we see what helps, what gets in the way, and what makes the biggest difference over time.

With that in mind, we're sharing a weekly series of practical tips for parents and caregivers, grounded in real mahi with young people. ✅

📱 Today's first post looks at safe social media use.
📌 If it resonates, save or share with someone supporting a young person.
👀 Keep an eye out each Tuesday for more tips and tricks directly from our kaimahi!

05/06/2026

Heading out to lunch with a friend today? 🍕🍝🍱 Fa'afetai tele lava to our Samoan/German kaimahi Desiree, who takes us through some great phrases to use. We hope you've had a wonderful , let's all do our bit to keep Gagana Sāmoa alive for the generations to come! ✨

Meet Nikki, our new People & Capability Lead 👋 Based in Tāmaki, Nikki joins us to support and strengthen our kaimahi acr...
04/06/2026

Meet Nikki, our new People & Capability Lead 👋 Based in Tāmaki, Nikki joins us to support and strengthen our kaimahi across Kia Puāwai.

P&C is all about creating a safe, supportive and values-led workplace – from recruitment and onboarding, to wellbeing, development, and ensuring our teams have what they need to show up for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau every day. 💙

We're excited to have Nikki onboard as one of our whaea kēkē 🫶🏽

31/05/2026

Talofa lava! 🌺 This Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa our Samoan Pasifika Matua Council members Malesala and Nifo discuss the measina (treasures) used by Samoan matua tulāfale (chief orators). ✨️

Happy Samoa Language Week! 🙌🏾

We are so lucky to work with talented homegrown photographer Zico for our ātaahua brand photos. 📸 Here are a couple from...
30/05/2026

We are so lucky to work with talented homegrown photographer Zico for our ātaahua brand photos. 📸 Here are a couple from our latest photo shoot in Kirikiriroa. 👀 Ngā mihi to our amazing kaimahi who ventured out on the rather cold and blustery day to capture some magic. 🌦️

Check out more of Zico's mahi: https://zicooneillrutene.com/

A few weeks ago we welcomed a new group of kaimahi into Kia Puāwai through our quarterly induction noho marae at the alw...
28/05/2026

A few weeks ago we welcomed a new group of kaimahi into Kia Puāwai through our quarterly induction noho marae at the always-welcoming Te Tahawai Marae. 🙏🏽

This important noho creates space for our new kaimahi to connect and build relationships, and to begin understanding the tikanga and values that guide our mahi.

It’s also an opportunity to engage with mātauranga Māori in a meaningful and grounded way, helping our kaimahi feel confident as they step into their roles.

Nau mai, haere mai to our new starters - we’re so glad to have you with us! 💙

We recently welcomed Koro, who is part of our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team based in the mighty Waikato. As an FF...
26/05/2026

We recently welcomed Koro, who is part of our Functional Family Therapy (FFT) team based in the mighty Waikato.

As an FFT therapist, Koro works directly with whānau in their homes and communities, helping build on strengths, navigate challenges, and create lasting change together. 🌱

Ngā mihi nui for the mahi you do supporting whānau to thrive, Koro! 🫶🏾

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National Head Office/Level 1, 510 Mt Wellington Highway
Auckland
1060

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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